The characters from the critically acclaimed animated series ‘The Simpsons’ enter the universe of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) and blockchain in the special Halloween episode titled ‘The Simpsons Horror House XXXIV“.
The episode, which promises to combine humor and suspense, begins with an announcement from Springfield’s mayor about the digitization of the city’s arts.
“Springfield art lovers, the art museum will be closing its doors for good! Art replaces paintings and sculptures and will now be digitized and sold as non-fungible tokens on the blockchain.”he stated, confusing many of the city’s residents with the concept.
The plot sees Bart Simpson turned into an NFT and trapped in the digital world of “NFT Land.” While Homer sees an opportunity to take advantage of the unusual situation, it is Marge who delves into the complex world of blockchain to try to save her son.
In addition to the hilarious confusion the family finds itself in, the episode also references some of the most popular companies and projects in the world of NFTs, such as Bored Ape Yacht Club, CryptoPunks It is Doodles.
New Simpsons poster with NFTs
“The Simpsons” is ready to explore the world of cryptocurrencies in the upcoming special Halloween episode, “Treehouse of Horror XXXIV.” The premiere is scheduled for Sunday, November 5 on FOX and will be available on the streaming platform Hulu the following day.
In the episode, as described in the synopsis, fans will follow the journey of Bart Simpson, who is transformed into a Non-Fungible Token (NFT), resulting in Marge having to dive into the Blockchain world to save her son.
The creators of the series recognize the novelty of the theme. “We know that NFTs and blockchain are new or poorly understood concepts for many. Our goal is to present this in a fun and educational way.”, commented.
It’s the scariest time of the year. Treehouse of Horror XXXIV arrives on November 5 @FOXTVup the next day @hulu. pic.twitter.com/4oPYHae8nH
— The Simpsons (@TheSimpsons) October 24, 2023
The episode is expected to shed a humorous light on the rapidly evolving world of NFTs and blockchain, while also educating audiences on the concepts shaping the digital economy.
In a parallel plot, Lisa is confronted with a murderer from her past. Meanwhile, a mysterious outbreak will turn the residents of Springfield into beer-loving slackers.
The ‘Treehouse of Horror’ series has a tradition of referencing cult horror films, and this year the plot will pay homage to ‘The Silence of the Lambs’, lending the episode an eerie tension that will send shivers down your spine to walk.
The 35th season of “The Simpsons” promises to bring more entertainment and sharp humor, with new episodes every Sunday on FOX.
For those who don’t follow the series, the previous 34 seasons of “The Simpsons” are available on the Disney+ platform.
In honor of Halloween, the platform has brought together all the special ‘Treehouse of Horror’ episodes, allowing fans to rewatch the previous 33 episodes in anticipation of the next premiere.
Some clips from the episode can be seen in the season trailer below:
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